The duration of your training is about 5 – 6 days, depending on weather conditions & how fast or slow you pick up the skill.

Course includes 2 hours of rigorous training each day that will comprise of practical flying and theoretical classes.

The last day will be dedicated to you for your first solo flight.

• We conduct our training on the beach of Malgund, Ratnagiri, an Incredibly serene, coastal region that is sure to leave you spell bound by its beauty and ethnic Konkan / Malwan food. There are lots of accommodations around, which are beautifully located and are available at reasonable prices.
• We also offer a package, wherein, we have a tie up with a 3 star resort, adjoining our training ground, which can well accommodate you and your family at discounted prices (conditions apply).
• We will provide you with the fuel and the necessary equipments (glider, paramotor etc.) for your training. However, you could also opt for purchasing and training on your own equipment, which will help you cut a 30% slack on your training fees.
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After ages of testing and witnessing various flying grounds across the country, many proven and many failed, Malgund, Ratnagiri continues to remain the haven of choices for all flyers to come and spread their wings.

Besides having perfect landscapes with vast open spaces and laminar flow winds that offer the most conducive flying conditions for rookie to pro pilots, Malgund is situated on an incredibly serene, coastal belt that is sure to leave you enthralled by its beauty. Malgund also has to offer fantastic konkan and Malwan flavors of ethnic origin. Accommodations are easy to find, beautifully located and are available at reasonable prices. It’s basically a quaint vacation paradise for your family to savor.

“Wings And Flights Paragliding and Paramotoring institute of India” has been a firmly rooted and trusted establishment in the aviation field since 1991. It was founded by Capt. Eric Menezes, who is a seasoned pilot and instructor for sailplanes and paramotors and is recognized as the Pioneer of Paramotoring in India. Wings and Flights is not only a leading firm in training students but also under takes the intricacies of manufacturing complete paramotor airframes and aviation propellers and is continuously striving to meet international standards of sophistication in technology. Safety and dedication are two words Wings and Flights has built its foundation around and hence, we strictly adhere to safety norms laid down by world organizations such as APPI & FAI. Extensive and compulsive use of radios has made paramotoring an extremely safe sport over the years.  We only delegate instructors that have undergone training and filtration process through these norms and exams. We have been “the alma mater”, responsible for training 1500 students to fly paragliders and paramotors in our history, out of which a handful have gone ahead to form India’s first team to participate in “World Paramotor Championships 2018”.

A student’s journey at our school begins with aspirations and a pair of wings. We have a trodden path for those who wish to soar far. The step by step progression pattern is given below:

Backpack Uncover (Beginner Level) – 1,40,000/-

(*30% discount will be given if the equipment is purchased from us)

Duration of this training will be 5 – 6 days which will include 2 hours of training per day (practical & theory). Please note that this is subject to weather conditions and the pace at which the student picks up the skill

The training includes basic theoretical knowledge about piloting, equipment, mechanics of flight, air-laws, weather, mental state awareness and emotional control. This is a beginner’s course which provides the student with their first rating in the PPG education system. This includes 2 hours of training per day (practical & theory). The student learns how to launch and control the wing on the ground, with and without the engine, and also learns how to control the paramotor on the ground. The aim is, for the student to perform at least 1 solo PPG flight during the course and in most cases even more. At this level the student is allowed to fly only under radio instructions and supervision of a qualified / experienced PPG instructor. The first solo flight of 1 hour duration will mark the completion of the course. From here on the student will be certified as a PPG – Level1 Backpack Pilot. It is imperative to the needs of progression, to maintain a pilot’s log book which must begin with your first instructional flight logged in. The log book will be provided to you by us at a nominal charge.

Backpack Explore (Intermediate Level) – 65,000/-

(*30% discount will be given if the equipment is purchased from us)

(Duration of this training will be 5 – 6 days which will include 2 hours of training per day (practical & theory). Please note that this is subject to weather conditions and the pace at which the student picks up the skill)

This training is for pilots who are independent, capable of flying solo and can analyze different wind conditions. In this training you will be taught some of the more advanced maneuvers under supervision by a qualified instructor. You will enhance your skill, gain confidence, be able to handle situations that demand quick decisions and obtain necessary credentials for a good Pilot. Emphasis will be mostly laid on high flying for orientation purpose, low-level flying, ground handling tasks, cross country flying and essential mid-air maneuvers for enhancing confidence.  The final Cross Country flight marks the completion of the Backpack Explore course. From here on the student will be certified as a PPG – Level 2 Backpack Pilot.

*If you wish to progress further to become an Asst. Instructor then you need to complete 30 Hrs. of 60 solo flights as Pilot In Command (PIC).

Assistant PPG Instructor 22,000/- 

(*30% discount will be given if the equipment is purchased from us)

Once a Pilot has covered 30 hours of 60 successful solo flights with all hours logged into their personal log book and signed by the authorizing Instructor, he / she can now be considered skillful enough for performing the tasks of an assistant PPG instructor.

After successfully training 5 students for PPG flying under the supervision of a full PPG instructor, he / she can qualify to apply for a full PPG Instructorship.

PPG Instructor (Backpack) –  27,500/-

(*30% discount will be given if the equipment is purchased from us)

An assistant PPG instructor who has proven successful in training at least 5 students under the supervision of a full PPG instructor can now opt for full Instructorship. During this Instructorship training, he / she must efficaciously train at least 10 students for Backpack flying, after which he / she can be called ripe enough for procuring a PPG Instructor’s rating.

Senior PPG instructor (Backpack)

A PPG Instructor, who has completed training at least 50 students, automatically earns a title as a Senior PPG Instructor and stands in a position to train other instructors as well.

PPG Coach (Backpack)

Training 100 students makes a Senior PPG Instructor into a Coach

This course is specially designed for students who have some past flying experience with flexible wings or for those who think they can learn faster than most others.                                                                                                                      

Backpack Uncover (Beginner level) – 52,250/-

(*Any additional hours over and above 5 hours will be chargeable at 10,450/- per hour)   

Duration of this training will be 4 days which will include 1.5 hours of training per day (practical & theory). Please note that this is subject to weather conditions and the pace at which the student picks up the skill.

Backpack Explore (Intermediate level) – 71,500/-

(*Any additional hours over and above 5 hours will be chargeable at 14,300/- per hour)                                            

Duration of this training will be 4 days which will include 1.5 hours of training per day (practical & theory). Please note that this is subject to weather conditions and the pace at which the student picks up the skill.

You can hire equipment from our school @ Rs.6,500/- per hour and continue building your hours but in case if you own your equipment and only want to use our training ground & assistance then in that case we can come to a certain agreement over the service & field rental charges.

Or

You could proffer services to our school as a volunteer in times of work (in this way, there is a fair barter of our expertise and equipment in exchange for the student’s services in kind and we will take it upon us to make sure that the student achieves the much needed hours of flight time).

Other value added costs include:

• 550/- Membership fees for Aerosporsts association of Pune.
• 1000/- Wings & Flights Pilot’s log book.
• 500/- Informative CD/DVD on paramotors (optional)
• 1000/- Textbooks on mechanics of flight, basic aerodynamics, basic meteorology, safety and upkeep of equipment (optional)
• 5000/- Permanent membership card for Aerosports association of Pune (optional)

After training, there are numerous ways one can continue to fly.

One can either, purchase their own equipment and enjoy flying whenever they wish or one could also rent equipment from us on hourly basis and enjoy uninterrupted flying in our dedicated flying areas.

We also have a substantially large community of flyers all over the country who are active participants in paramotoring festivals and events that are conducted in various states including Maharashtra. So, moreover, flying can be done as and when you wish except in rains.

We, at Wings & Flights don’t only look after the flying instructions and the technicalities of flying; we also manufacture paramotors and propellers.  If you want to buy paramotors, you need not look any further. 20 years of rigorous research and experience in this field has made us pretty good at what we do.

Our evolution in all these years has got us to a reasonably fine degree of flawless manufacturing and we do not leave any stones unturned.  We are bound by our eccentricity of having covered almost any hurdles that have impeded the progress of flying for paramotor pilots. Let it be materials, strength, durability, conduciveness, weight to power ratio or ease of handling, we cover all aspects. We are indeed, just a short hop away from making “paramotor flying” feel like a bed of roses.

If you think your paramotor is giving you distress signals or if she needs some good tinkering just call upon us and bring her by our facility and we guarantee you that we will make her feel up and flying again.

Knowing paramotors is our expertise, and we know them from the inside-out. We have a fully developed facility that is well equipped with technology and staff specifically dedicated for servicing, repair and upkeep of paramotors.

Paramotors are extremely versatile machines. They are capable of flying as low as skimming at just about 2 feet above the ground to dizzying heights of almost 6000 – 10000 feet above mean sea level, depending on the condition of the machine and the tuning of the carburetor.

Though, however, the record that was made for the highest paramotor flight in the world was 30,000 feet above mean sea level, which could only be possible under regimented circumstances. One should understand that no matter how high your machine can fly, it is always good practice and good airmanship to inform the nearest Air Traffic Control Tower (ATC) before attempting to fly above the usually exempted airspace of up to 500 feet.

To sum it up, a paramotor is basically a “paraglider  with a backpack motor” or a “motorized version of Paragliding.” There are two different types of Powered Paragliders or “Paramotors.”

The most common is called a “Foot-Launch” unit or a backpack, where the pilot wears a backpack-style 2-stroke motor onto his / her back and has to physically run to become airborne.

The second type is called a “Trike” unit, where the motor is mounted to a go-kart-style platform with wheels. 

There are plenty of variations among these two types and many factors like weight, age, physical ability, takeoff elevation and flying-style determine which gear is best suited for an individual.  To decide which type of unit is most appropriate for you and how much it would cost, it’s best that you talk to us so we can guide you into making a better decision.

So far there is no regulatory body that governs or regulates any laws for paramotoring in India.

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), being the only body responsible for the Indian skies does not consider paramotors as aircrafts that need to be regulated yet.

So, luckily, one does not need to own a license to fly a paramotor in our country.

Even though there are many who seek the pleasure and freedom of independent flying, it does come with a dark side.  It is widely understood by most that everything is hunky dory till it stays that way.

In case of an accident or mishap, one can be left immobile and unattended to. This can lead to undesired loss of time, which otherwise could have been utilized to take corrective measures to avoid further serious medical complications. So our advice to all is, never attempt to fly alone or at least have one buddy who wouldn’t mind tagging along with you even though he may not necessarily want to fly.